Transport Supervisor in Great Yarmouth

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 20 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Transport Supervisor to join our operations team and support our commitment to efficiency, reliability, and safety based out of our logistic site in Great Yarmouth. In this key role, you’ll oversee a team of professional drivers, ensuring all vehicles, routes, and transport activities run seamlessly and in accordance with the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental best practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of drivers, ensuring all deliveries and collections are made safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Report and work closely with the Transport Manager on daily activities, operator compliance, vehicle maintenance and driver activities including performance, training and tachograph card and vehicle downloads.
• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings, promoting a positive safety culture and providing ongoing coaching and support.
• Collaborate closely with logistics, planning, and site managers to optimise route efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Support vehicle inspections, report maintenance requirements, and liaise with Transport Manager and local maintenance providers to manage maintenance bookings, vehicle collections and minimise downtime.
• Address any transport issues or incidents promptly and professionally, ensuring appropriate reporting and follow-up actions are taken.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and teamwork amongst all transport staff.
• Facilitate and support in recruitment of HGV Tipper Drivers.

Who You Are

• Previous experience supervising professional drivers or managing transport operations, ideally within the construction materials or logistics sector.
• Strong awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Effective, inclusive communicator and motivator, able to support and guide colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence and Driver CPC.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.